2021+ Ford Bronco

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 07-19-2020, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenB925

Quote:

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

It's worth mentioning that there was a mega buzz around the Gladiator release with a similar Launch Edition that sold out in less than 24 hours. Turns out a large percentage were allocated to dealers and not individuals. Made for great media, but there were Launch Edition Gladiators on dealer lots for months after initial release.

This feels different to me, I was interested in the gladiator, but I was never going to be a buyer. Nobody I knew was interested in the gladiator. I would say 80% of the people i know are interested in the bronco. Even my wife and her sister who has no interest in cars at all. A couple of my friends who have never owned a 4x4 or even an american car and seriously considering buying one. I put down a deposit.

I agree. My perspective is the Gladiator had far less widespread appeal. I do wonder how much this has to do with Metro-NY, and how relatively unpopular pickup trucks are around here.

KenB925 · 07-19-2020, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

I agree. My perspective is the Gladiator had far less widespread appeal. I do wonder how much this has to do with Metro-NY, and how relatively unpopular pickup trucks are around here.

I agree that the gladiator had less wide spread appeal, but it shouldn’t have, they missed the mark. Nation wide, pickup trucks sell very well.

On paper it is nearly perfect, but it just doesn’t quite work in reality. I think the price is a little too high for a ‘mid size’ and stock it looks a little bit goofy, they can look really good with a lift and some bigger tires, but people don’t want to do that these days.

spazzyfry123 · 07-19-2020, 07:03 AM

I think the Gladiator may have had a little too much “Ahnahld” appearance for the masses. I bought mine as a be all, do all. As impractical as it may seem, it could do everything. Its demise for me was the steering. I could nearly turn the wheel from 10 to 2 before the front wheels would respond. Blah blah it’s a Jeep thing blah blah. No. It was a legitimate safety issue with steering boxes, tie rods, linkage replaced multiple times over. Wife told me she wouldn’t drive it anymore and that was the end. I’m sure I could have gone aftermarket and figured something out, but that’s not fair. These things aren’t cheap; why do I need to spend more to bring it to base level?

I digress. It’s a soft spot for me as I’ve wanted a “Jeep Truck” as long as I can think. If the Bronco is what it looks to be, I may have a Ford in the future.

DieselDiner · 07-19-2020, 07:32 AM

Likey:

Miko M · 07-19-2020, 08:43 AM

And it started imagining....

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 07-19-2020, 12:25 PM

Good interior video.

Miko M · 07-19-2020, 01:49 PM

Leaked: Full Pricing Info for Bronco and Bronco Sport

Not Sure · 07-19-2020, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Leaked: Full Pricing Info for Bronco and Bronco Sport

no sasquatch pricing?

Miko M · 07-20-2020, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Leaked: Full Pricing Info for Bronco and Bronco Sport

no sasquatch pricing?

I guess not yet

Miko M · 07-20-2020, 08:15 AM

People wants Bronco Raptor so bad

jaehshim · 07-20-2020, 12:53 PM

pre-ordered mine!

KenB925 · 07-20-2020, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaehshim

pre-ordered mine!

what are you getting?

mirob · 07-20-2020, 01:08 PM

I wish we'd get more info or a leak on the package prices. To me, the Bronco (4 Door) Outer Banks with the High Package looks like the sweet spot.

Alfisti · 07-20-2020, 01:12 PM

THey gonna sell a gazillion of these.

jaehshim · 07-20-2020, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenB925

what are you getting?

4dr wildtrak, but with most ppl are going, with full option pricing done, i might go badlands with 2.7 option and couple others (this way you can get bothj front and rear steel bumpers other than plastics, and front sway disconnect, and non-black top that is actually body color matched)

got a confirmation call from my local ford dealer, they said i can make some adjustments when i put in options for my order

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 07-20-2020, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaehshim

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenB925

what are you getting?

4dr wildtrak, but with most ppl are going, with full option pricing done, i might go badlands with 2.7 option and couple others (this way you can get bothj front and rear steel bumpers other than plastics, and front sway disconnect, and non-black top that is actually body color matched)

got a confirmation call from my local ford dealer, they said i can make some adjustments when i put in options for my order

Very cool.
Yea these reservations are really just placeholders that 1. qualify yourself to Ford as someone interested enough to leave a refundable deposit; and 2. helps Ford with their projections as to what trim levels and features people are interested in. Nothing is binding in the reservation.

NorCalAthlete · 07-21-2020, 12:34 PM

I'll wait on it till probably 2nd year. I want to see what aftermarket stuff comes out and whether or not they'll flex on manual / sasquatch combo options. Also want to play with a configurator to see what trim level to get - changing options is one thing, haven't heard if you can change trims though (ie deposit for badlands, but then change to wild trak or whatever).

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 07-21-2020, 01:34 PM

I don't off road so perhaps I'm displaying gross ignorance here, but I can't relate to why I'd want a manual trans in a 4x4. I understand the appeal in a sports car, but a off road vehicle?

flybigjet · 07-21-2020, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

I don't off road so perhaps I'm displaying gross ignorance here, but I can't relate to why I'd want a manual trans in a 4x4. I understand the appeal in a sports car, but a off road vehicle?

I've got a fairly rare MT Honda Element (~4% were built that way?) that I love-- much, much more fun to drive than an AT.

Yes, it's still an underpowered toaster with wheels, but you're still a lot more engaged with the MT. Additionally, you can control the power band much better by shifting when you want as opposed to when HAL thinks you should.

freakystyly · 07-21-2020, 01:46 PM

Also not an offroader, but the ability to modulate the clutch to roll forward / backward is actually possible with a manual.

Red Bread · 07-21-2020, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

I don't off road so perhaps I'm displaying gross ignorance here, but I can't relate to why I'd want a manual trans in a 4x4. I understand the appeal in a sports car, but a off road vehicle?

Why would you want an automatic in anything? Just my opinion, but I'd roll a Sprinter with a manual.

flybigjet · 07-21-2020, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Why would you want an automatic in anything? Just my opinion, but I'd roll a Sprinter with a manual.

I've never understood quite why, but 'Murica seems to be obsessed with AT's, but the rest of the world is quite happy with MT's.

I remember walking down a German street with a buddy about five years back-- MT, MT, MT, MT, MT, AT on all of the cars parked on the street.

Maybe that's why they get the "cool" and we get overbloated SUV's?

07-19-2020, 07:03 AM	#157
spazzyfry123 Lieutenant Colonel 5061 Rep 1,992 Posts Drives: Here and There Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: North Georgia Mountains iTrader: (1) Garage List (2)11 BMW E90M Stri ... [10.00] (1)11 BMW E90M Stri ... [10.00] 98 Lexus LS400 [10.00] 16 Toyota Land Cruiser [10.00] 97 Toyota Land Cruiser [8.33]	I think the Gladiator may have had a little too much “Ahnahld” appearance for the masses. I bought mine as a be all, do all. As impractical as it may seem, it could do everything. Its demise for me was the steering. I could nearly turn the wheel from 10 to 2 before the front wheels would respond. Blah blah it’s a Jeep thing blah blah. No. It was a legitimate safety issue with steering boxes, tie rods, linkage replaced multiple times over. Wife told me she wouldn’t drive it anymore and that was the end. I’m sure I could have gone aftermarket and figured something out, but that’s not fair. These things aren’t cheap; why do I need to spend more to bring it to base level? I digress. It’s a soft spot for me as I’ve wanted a “Jeep Truck” as long as I can think. If the Bronco is what it looks to be, I may have a Ford in the future.
	Appreciate 2 Dog Face Pony Soldier9704.50 Murf99314096.50 Quote

07-19-2020, 07:32 AM	#158
DieselDiner Lieutenant Colonel 507 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Home iTrader: (2)	Likey: __________________
	Appreciate 1 Miko M6669.00 Quote

07-19-2020, 08:43 AM	#159
Miko M ///M 6669 Rep 3,683 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C. 2020 X3M Join Date: May 2018 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	And it started imagining.... Attached Images __________________ Life is too short...enjoy your life ///M
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-19-2020, 12:25 PM	#160
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9705 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	Good interior video. __________________
	Appreciate 1 NorCalAthlete3302.00 Quote

07-19-2020, 01:49 PM	#161
Miko M ///M 6669 Rep 3,683 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C. 2020 X3M Join Date: May 2018 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Leaked: Full Pricing Info for Bronco and Bronco Sport Attached Images __________________ Life is too short...enjoy your life ///M
	Appreciate 1 spazzyfry1235061.00 Quote

07-20-2020, 08:15 AM	#164
Miko M ///M 6669 Rep 3,683 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C. 2020 X3M Join Date: May 2018 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	People wants Bronco Raptor so bad Attached Images __________________ Life is too short...enjoy your life ///M
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-20-2020, 12:53 PM	#165
jaehshim Major 497 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NE iTrader: (3)	pre-ordered mine! __________________
	Appreciate 1 Efthreeoh19276.00 Quote

07-20-2020, 01:08 PM	#167
mirob Colonel 3966 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bomb City, TX iTrader: (0)	I wish we'd get more info or a leak on the package prices. To me, the Bronco (4 Door) Outer Banks with the High Package looks like the sweet spot.
	Appreciate 1 jaehshim496.50 Quote

07-20-2020, 01:12 PM	#168
Alfisti Brigadier General 6976 Rep 3,299 Posts Drives: 2008 Saab 9-3 Combi Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	THey gonna sell a gazillion of these.
	Appreciate 2 Dog Face Pony Soldier9704.50 jaehshim496.50 Quote

07-21-2020, 12:34 PM	#171
NorCalAthlete Lieutenant Colonel 3302 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: '23 M4CX - Tanzanite / Tartufo Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I'll wait on it till probably 2nd year. I want to see what aftermarket stuff comes out and whether or not they'll flex on manual / sasquatch combo options. Also want to play with a configurator to see what trim level to get - changing options is one thing, haven't heard if you can change trims though (ie deposit for badlands, but then change to wild trak or whatever).
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-21-2020, 01:34 PM	#172
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9705 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	I don't off road so perhaps I'm displaying gross ignorance here, but I can't relate to why I'd want a manual trans in a 4x4. I understand the appeal in a sports car, but a off road vehicle? __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-21-2020, 01:46 PM	#174
freakystyly Colonel 3665 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: F22 B58 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Also not an offroader, but the ability to modulate the clutch to roll forward / backward is actually possible with a manual.
	Appreciate 1 Dog Face Pony Soldier9704.50 Quote